Brigands Grace

O Lord, you'd scarcely think it wicked

To give you thanks for wondrous cricket

To celebrate the lives who make

And provide those lovely scones and cake.

Now Gerry, Guy, and Hendo attend

And take your guard at the Pavilion End

And praise the work of Stato Nellie

Whose figures are there for all to see.

So, give thanks to God, you cricket lovers,

For food and drink. Remove the covers!

Amen.

Adapted from a prayer written in memory of Brian Johnstone, and given by Clive Barnett at the Brigands End of Season Dinner at The Bat & Ball pub in October 2024.